--- title: Use Veo 3 in WorkBuddy via RunAPI — MCP Video Guide | RunAPI description: Generate video with native audio using Google Veo 3 in WorkBuddy. Add RunAPI as an MCP server, prompt the workbench agent, and get a video URL back. url: https://runapi.ai/workbuddy-veo-3.md canonical: https://runapi.ai/workbuddy-veo-3 locale: en site: RunAPI image: https://runapi.ai/assets/opengraph-bfaaa0f0.png alternates: en: https://runapi.ai/workbuddy-veo-3 zh-CN: https://runapi.ai/zh-CN/workbuddy-veo-3 es: https://runapi.ai/es/workbuddy-veo-3 ja: https://runapi.ai/ja/workbuddy-veo-3 de: https://runapi.ai/de/workbuddy-veo-3 fr: https://runapi.ai/fr/workbuddy-veo-3 pt-BR: https://runapi.ai/pt-BR/workbuddy-veo-3 ko: https://runapi.ai/ko/workbuddy-veo-3 it: https://runapi.ai/it/workbuddy-veo-3 nl: https://runapi.ai/nl/workbuddy-veo-3 pl: https://runapi.ai/pl/workbuddy-veo-3 tr: https://runapi.ai/tr/workbuddy-veo-3 zh-TW: https://runapi.ai/zh-TW/workbuddy-veo-3 zh-HK: https://runapi.ai/zh-HK/workbuddy-veo-3 ar: https://runapi.ai/ar/workbuddy-veo-3 x-default: https://runapi.ai/workbuddy-veo-3 model: veo-3 --- > HTML version: https://runapi.ai/workbuddy-veo-3 > Site index for agents: https://runapi.ai/llms.txt # Use Veo 3 in WorkBuddy. Veo 3 is Google DeepMind's video generation model that produces 1080p clips up to 8 seconds with native audio — synchronized dialogue, ambient sound, and music generated alongside the video. WorkBuddy speaks MCP natively, so once RunAPI is added as an MCP server, the workbench agent can call Veo 3 as a tool with no plugins to install. - [Get API Key](https://runapi.ai/login) - [Read the docs](https://runapi.ai/docs/guides) one MCP server · one RunAPI key · native audio output ### Prompt ```text Use the runapi MCP server to generate a cinematic video clip with Google Veo 3. Requirements: - Use model "veo-3.1". - Write a descriptive prompt including scene, camera movement, and audio cues (dialogue in quotes, ambient sound, music). - Set duration_seconds to 8 and aspect_ratio to "16:9". - The task is async. Wait for it to complete, then report the video URL, the final status, and the cost. ``` ### MCP config ```bash { "mcpServers": { "runapi": { "url": "https://runapi.ai/mcp", "transport": "streamable_http", "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer $RUNAPI_API_KEY" } } } } ``` ### Result ```json { "task_id": "tsk_abc123", "status": "completed", "model": "veo-3.1", "output": { "video_url": "https://media.runapi.ai/tasks/tsk_abc123/output.mp4", "duration_seconds": 8, "resolution": "1080p" } } ``` ## Use Veo 3 in WorkBuddy in three steps 1. **Add RunAPI as an MCP server** - Register an MCP server named runapi in WorkBuddy pointing at https://runapi.ai/mcp over streamable HTTP, with the Authorization header reading your key from RUNAPI_API_KEY. If RunAPI is already connected for other models, Veo 3 is already available as a tool — nothing extra to install. `url: https://runapi.ai/mcp transport: streamable_http auth: Bearer $RUNAPI_API_KEY ` 2. **Prompt the workbench agent** - Ask WorkBuddy to generate a video with Veo 3. Describe the scene, camera movement, and audio cues — dialogue in quotes, ambient sound, music. Specify model veo-3.1, duration_seconds of 4, 6, or 8, and an aspect_ratio of 16:9 or 9:16. `Use the runapi MCP server to generate an 8-second Veo 3 clip: ...` 3. **Let the agent run the tool and collect the result** - WorkBuddy calls the Veo 3 text_to_video tool through the runapi MCP server. The task is async — the agent polls it until the status is completed, then hands back the video URL. The clip includes synchronized audio generated from your prompt. `runapi.text_to_video -> task_id: tsk_abc123 -> status: completed` ## Veo 3 text_to_video parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `model` | `string` | Required. veo-3.1 (standard quality) or veo-3.1-fast (lower cost, faster generation). | | `prompt` | `string` | Required. Scene description including visual action, camera movement, and audio cues for dialogue or ambient sound. | | `duration_seconds` | `integer` | Optional. Video length in seconds. Accepted values: 4, 6, 8. Defaults to 8. | | `aspect_ratio` | `string` | Optional. Output aspect ratio. Accepted values: 16:9, 9:16, auto. | | `input_mode` | `string` | Optional. Generation mode. text (default), first_and_last_frames (keyframe-guided), or reference (style reference). | | `first_frame_image_url` | `string` | Optional. URL of the first frame image. Used when input_mode is first_and_last_frames. | ## What is Veo 3 on WorkBuddy? Veo 3 is Google DeepMind's video model that produces lifelike, cinematic visuals with spot-on ambient audio built in. It generates 1080p clips up to 8 seconds with synchronized dialogue, sound effects, and music — no separate audio pipeline needed. WorkBuddy reaches it through the runapi MCP server, so the workbench agent calls Veo 3 as a standard tool using the single key in RUNAPI_API_KEY. ## Veo 3 use cases - **Street interview and talking scenes** - Ask WorkBuddy for short video scenes with characters speaking dialogue. Describe the conversation in your prompt and Veo 3 produces synchronized lip movement and ambient city noise together. - **Atmospheric and landscape content** - Create travel vlogging scenes, rain-soaked urban environments, or foggy nature shots where Veo 3's ambient sound generation adds depth without post-production audio work. - **Product demo videos with voiceover** - Generate product showcase clips where a narrator describes features. Include the voiceover text in your prompt and Veo 3 renders both the visual demo and spoken audio in one pass. ## Veo 3 + WorkBuddy questions ### Can I use Veo 3 in WorkBuddy? Yes. WorkBuddy speaks MCP natively. Add RunAPI as an MCP server with your RUNAPI_API_KEY and the workbench agent can call the Veo 3 text_to_video tool directly — no plugins, bridges, or Google Cloud accounts required. ### Does Veo 3 cost money or is it free? Veo 3 is a paid model on RunAPI. Each generation is billed per task based on duration and quality tier. veo-3.1-fast costs less than veo-3.1. Check the RunAPI pricing page for current rates. No subscription required — you pay per generation. ### Why is Veo 3 slow compared to other generators? Veo 3 generates both video and synchronized audio in a single pass, which takes more processing time. Generation typically takes 60 to 180 seconds. The WorkBuddy agent handles the waiting — it polls the async task and reports back when the video is ready. Use veo-3.1-fast for quicker drafts. ### Can I extend or upscale a Veo 3 video after generation? Yes. RunAPI exposes extend_video and upscale_video tools for Veo 3 through the same MCP server. Ask WorkBuddy to extend the clip or upscale it to 1080p or 4K, referencing the task_id from the original generation. Both are async and billed separately. ### What is the maximum video duration and resolution? Veo 3 generates clips of 4, 6, or 8 seconds at up to 1080p base resolution. You can upscale completed videos to 4K using the upscale_video tool. Aspect ratio options are 16:9, 9:16, and auto. - [WorkBuddy setup guide →](https://runapi.ai/workbuddy.md) - Not connected yet? Start with the RunAPI MCP setup guide for WorkBuddy. - [Veo 3 on RunAPI →](https://runapi.ai/models/veo-3.1.md) - See Veo 3 variants, pricing tiers, and API docs. ## Try Veo 3 in WorkBuddy today. Get a free RunAPI key, add the MCP server to WorkBuddy, and generate cinematic video with native audio using Google Veo 3. 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